Container construction



Nov. 29, 193s. M.. P. LINK, 2,138,252

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l I I 40V /l /5 /4 Patented Nov. 29, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE 2,138,252 Y ooNTAmEn. coNs'rnUc'noN Maximilian-Paul Unk, 'nu Angeles, can.

Application Maren s, 193e, sex-m No. sasza 15 0mm. (o1. 22o- 5.7)

This invention relates to containers and relates more particularly to containers formed of paper, cardboard, fiber and other fibrous materials. A general object of this invention is to provide a container embodying a head or closure construction that forms a dependable air-tight and uid-tight seal and that enhances the appearance of the container.

Another object of this invention is to provide a closure or head construction for a container of the character mentioned that embodies a cover element initially or normally effecting a seal for the container and that is readily removable to sive access to the interior of the container without detaching the closure assembly where it is seamed to the'container body and without in any way disturbing the seam.

Another object of this invention is to provide a container construction of the character just mentioned in which the removable closure or cover element may be replaced to comprise a convenient removable coverV or container top.

Another object of this invention is to provide a container construction of the character mentioned in which an outer i'rangible diaphragm or seal extends over the removable cover element to retain the same in position, to provide an outer uuid-tight seal aboutV the cover element and to constitute a decorative finish for the closure assembly.

Another object of this invention is to provide a container construction of 'the character men-- tioned that may embody a frangible inner seal at the inner side of the removable cover element for protecting theclosure assembly against the action of the containers contents, to provide an additional seal and to add to the general novelty and attractiveness of the closure assembly. l

Another object of this invention is to provide a container construction in which the several parts of the closure assembly are compactly and neatly associated to form astrong dependable and tight closure.

Another object of this invention is to provide a container construction of the character mentioned in which the ring or part carrying the removable cover element and the inner and outer frangible seals are secured to the wall of the container body without the use of adhesive by-a seam ring of metal, or the like, engaging over the end of the container body to grip its external surface and securely and dependably hold the closure parts in place and attach them to the container body.

Another object of this invention is to provide an improved container of the character mentioned in which the aforementioned closure assembly may be permanently or finally seamed to the container body and the bottom closure may be partially or loosely seamed to the container body in a mannerto be removable by the paoliager whereby the container may be lled through the'bottomJ and then closed and sealed by finally seaming said bottom closure to the container body Another object ofthe invention is to provide a container having one or more partitions dividing its interior into compartments and embodying a novel closure allowing inspection and removal of the contents of one or more of the individual compartments without breaking the seals or closures of the compartments not opened.

Another object of this invention is to provide a container construction of the character mentioned in which the closure assembly may be 2 formed and seemed to the container body by simple rapid operations.

The various objects and features of my invention will be fully understood from the following detailed description of typical preferred forms and applications of my invention. throughout which description reference is made to the accompanying drawings, in Iwhich:

Fis. 1 is a side elevation of a container embodying the present invention. Fig. 2 is an enlarged 30 fragmentary detailed sectional view of the container illustrating ythe two closure assemblies. Fig. 3 is a fragmentary cross sectional view of a typical apparatus for forming the elements of the closure assembly illustrating the closure assembly parts in position preparatory to the forming operation. Fig. 4 is a view similar to Fig. 3 illustrating the closure parts after being formed. Fig. 5 is an elevation view of the removable cover or closure element. Fig. 6 is a top elevation of 40 the ring for carrying the closure element before shaping or forming. Fig. '7 is a fragmentary longitudinal detailed sectional view showing the closure assembly in position on the container prior to the seaming operation. Fig. 8 is a top 45 or, plan view of a container embodying partitions and a modified form of closure. Fig. 9 is an enlarged fragmentary detailed sectional view taken as indicated by line 9 9 on Fig. 8. Fig. 10 is a fragmentary longitudinal detailed sectional view of a container having another form of closure assembly and Fig. 11 is an enlarged fragmentary elevation of the removable closure element of the construction illustrated in Fig. 10, showing the lifting tab.

l tubular body I0.

'I'he container provided by the present invention includes, generally, a body I0, a closure or head II for one end of the body I0, and a closure I2 forthe other end of the body I0 comprising a flanged head ring I3, a removable cover or closure element I4 on the ring I3, inner and outer seals I5 and I6, and a seam ring I'I for securing the ring I3 and the inner and outer seals I5 and I6 to the container body I0.

The container body I0 is formed of paper, cardboard stock, ber board or like fibrous materials or combinations of such materials. The inventin contemplates the formation of the body I0 in any configuration. In the particular case illustrated in the drawings the container body I0 is in the form of a cylindrical tube. The opposite ends I8 of the body I0 are preferably fiat and normal to the longitudinal axis of the body. The inner surface and, if desired, the outer surface of the body I0 may be treated or coated to be impervious and unaffected by the contents of the container.

The closure or headl II seals off one end of the In view of the fact that the closure element I4 of the closure I 2 may be removed and replaced in the manner of a cover the closure II may be considered as the container bottom or the bottom closure of the container.

The head I I is in the form of a disc shaped part of paper, cardboard or other suitable fibrous materials. The head II fits within and engages about the end portion of the container body I0 and its inner surface may be treated or coated to be impervious to and unaffected by the contents of the container. 'I'he major portion of the head II is flat and lies at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the body I Il. A peripheral annular flange I 9 projects axially from the head I I and is adapted to t within the body I0. As initially formed the flange I9 may be slightly flared to wedge against the internal surface of the body I0. An annular radially or outwardly projecting rim 20 is provided on the flange I9. The rim 20 as initially formed, lies parallel Vwith the body or diaphragm of the head I I and is adapted to engage against the adjacent end I8 of the body IIl when the head is arranged on the body. The flange I9 and its rim 20 are integral parts of the head II.

Means is provided to secure or seam the head I I to the body I0. In the drawings I have illustrated a head retaining construction or seam construction of the character fully described and claimed in my co-pending application entitled Container,

Serial No. 48,846, filed November 8, 1935, securing the head to the container body Ill. 'Ihe means securing or seaming the head II to the body I0 is such that the head II may be partially seamed to the body III for delivery to the packager on the body and may then be removed to permit filling of the container I0 following which operation the head II may be replaced and finally seamed to the body. This is important as it a1- lows the closure I2 to be finally seamed and Secured to the body I0 prior to the filling of the container.

The means securing the head I I to the coni tainer body I0 includes a ring 2| of metal or the like telescoped within the flange I9. The -seam f ring 2| is adapted to bear outwardly against the internal surface of the flange I9. An outwardly or radially projecting flange 22 is provided on the ring 2I to engage about the lip 20. When the parts are originally assembled on the container body I0 the flange 22 is parallel with the plane of the head I I and projects radially or outwardly beyond the periphery of the lip 20. Insea'ming the head II to the body I0 the projecting peripheral portion of the ange 22 is curled under the edge portion of the lip 20 and the Aflange 22 and the lip 20 are curled inwardly toward'the body I0. The curled under portion of the flange 22 forms a part 23 on the inner side of the lip 20 which engages or grips against the outer surface of the body I0. The seaming or curling of the flange 22 and the lip 20 tightly draws the lip 20 against the end I8 of the body and causes the lip to be gripped between the part 23 and the flange 22. The wall of the body I0 is gripped or crimped between the part 23 and the flange I9 which flange I9 is in turn engaged or backed upy on its inner surface by the ring 2I. When the head I I is rst assembled on the body I0 it is preferred to only partially seam or curl the lip 20 and the fiange 22 so that the part 23 releasably engages against or grips the body wall. This releasable engagement of the part 23 with the body I0 allows the head II to be removed from the body Ill when it is desired to fill the container.

The closure I2 is a feature of the invention as it forms a dependable tight seal for the upper end of the body I0, is attractive and provides or includes the readily removable and replaceable cover element I4. The closure I2 includes the ring I3 for removably supporting and for centering the cover element I4, The ring I3 is formed of paper, cardboard or other fibrous materials or a combination of such materials and may be treated or coated to be impervious to the containers contents. The ring I3 is disposed within the end portion of the body IIl and transverse of the longitudinal axis of the body I0. The opening 24 of the ring 23 is preferably comparatively large in diameter to provide for convenient access to the interior of the body I0 and the free discharge of contents from the body when the seals I5 and I6 have been broken and the element I4 removed. The opening 24 of the ring I3 is preferably concentric with the longitudinal axis of the body I0 and its wall is preferably cylindrically curved. The ring I3 as provided or initially formed is a simple fiat member having parallel or horizontal inner and outer surfaces. As assembled on the body, following the forming operation, the ring I3 has an axial outwardly projecting flange 25 adapted to seat in the end portion of the body I0. The flange 25 is annular and is provided at its outer end with an outwardly projecting annular lip or rim 26. As illustrated in Fig. '7 of the drawings the lip 26 is flat and substantially parallel with the body or inner part of the ring I3 when the ring is initially assembled on the body I0.

The removable and replaceable closure or cover element I4 is provided to close and seal off the opening 24 in the ring I3. It is a feature of the invention that the cover element I4 is associated with or related to the ring I3 to snugly and effectively cooperate therewith, to be automatically centered or positioned thereon and to be removably held by the ring when replaced by' the user of the container. The cover element I4 is `disc shaped and is formed or embossed to c0- element I4, it being obvious that the element I4 'may be given various cross sectional shapes to provide it with the shoulder 28 or its equivalent. As shown, the shoulder 28 is of such depth that the upper surface of the depressed portion 8 Is substantially in the same plane as the upper surface 21 of the ring I3, it being understood that the shoulder 28 may be of greater or less depth, as desired. It will be seen that the cooperation of the shoulder 28 with the opening 24 removably holds the element on the ring I3 where it is properly centered or positioned and the cooperation of the shoulder 28 with the wall of the opening-24 effects a seal. The element I4 is positioned so that its periphery is spaced inwardly from the flange 25 when the shoulder 28 cooperates with the opening 24. The inner surface of the cover element I4 or at least, the inner surface of its portion Il may be treated to be impervious to and unaffected by the contents of the container. The upper surface of the cover element I4 may bear printing, a label, or a decorative covering or the element I 4 may be built up or padded to be of any desired thickness and configuration.

The inner seal I5 is provided as a protective or auxiliary seal toprevent contact of the contents of the container with the ring I3 and the element I4 and to add to the novelty and appearance of the closure construction. The seal I5 is in the form of a diaphragm or drum stretched across the interior of the body I8 at the inner .surface of the ring I3 and the element portion 9. In accordance with the invention the seal I5 is frangible or readily ruptured following the removal of the element I4 to make the contents of the container accessible or to permit their discharge. The invention contemplates that the seal I 5 be formed of relatively thin paper or its equivalent, transparent paper, Cellophane, or the like. When the element I5 is formed of transparent material the contents of the container II are visible through the opening 24 following the removal of the cover element I4 and the opening 24 therefore constitutes a vision window. As initially formed, the seal I5 is a simple flat disc or sheet considerably larger in diameter than the container body I6 and of substantially the same diameter as the ring I3. When the closure assembly I2 has been secured or seamed to the body Ill the frangible seal I5 has a portion 26 held or gripped by the flange 25 and the internal surface of the body Ill, a flange 30 gripped between the end I8 of the body I8 and the rim 26 and a peripheral part 3| disposed as will be hereinafter described. lI'he seal I5 thus having its peripheral parts held in the seam of the closure I2 is taut or under tension to bear upwardly against the depressed portion 9 of the cover element I4 and the inner surface of the ring I3. If desired, the inner seal I5 may be dispensed with.

The outer seal I6 is provided to hold the cover element I4 in position so that it cannot become displaced from the opening 24, to form an outerV air-tight seal for 'the container Ill, and to add to the appearance of the closure I2 by providing it with a taut smooth surface of the desired color, finish, etc. The outer seal I6 covers the entire outer surface of the cover element I4 and is frangible or readily broken t-o make the element I4 accessible for removal. The outer seal I6 may be formed of paper, -transparent paper, Cellophane or like material. In practice, the outer seal I6 may be of any color and may bear printing or decorative matter, labels, etc. The inner surface of the outer seal I6 bears against the elevated peripheral portion of the element I4 and extends across the socket or space at the depressed portion 8. Theseal I6 is taut or under tension, its peripheral portion being drawn or formed in the seam of the closure I2. As initially formed or provided, the outer closure I6 may be a simple flat sheet or disc of substantially the same diameter as the ring I4 and the seal I5. When the assembly comprising the closure I2 is seamed to the body I6 the outer seal I6 has a flange 32 drawn between the periphery of the cover element I4 and the ring I1, a flange 33 held between the inner end of the ring I1 and the ring I3, a flange 34 between the opposing surfaces of the ring I1 and the flange 25 and a flange 35 held between the opposing surfaces of the ring I1 and the rim 26 which may or may not extend over the entire outer surface of the rim 26. These flanges 32, 33, 34 and 35 held between the parts just mentioned securely retain the seal I6 in position and under the desired tautness or tension.

The sea-m ring I1 is provided to attach or secure the assembly of the closure I2 to the body I6. The ring I1 is formed of metal or its equivalent. The body of the ring I1 engages against the flange 33 of the seal I6 being interposed between the flanges 32 and 34 and thus ilts between the periphery of the cover element I4 and the flange 25 of the ring I3. The seam ring I1 is provided at its outer end with an annular radially projecting flange 36. As originally formed or provided the flange 36 is flat and at substantially right angles to the body or inner part of the ring I1. The flange 36 is sufficiently large in diameter to extend outwardly beyond the rim 26 and the flanges 30 and 35 when the assembly of the closure I2 is arranged on the container body I0 as illustrated in Fig. '1.

When the closure I2 is secured or seamed to the body I0 the flange 36 is curled or seamed to have a portion 31 curled under the peripheral part of the rim 26 and the flange 36 is curled to bend the rim 26 inwardly toward the exterior of the body I0 and to grip the rim. This curling of the seam ring flange 36 causes the peripheral part of the flange 3 to be tightly gripped between the flange 36 and the rim 26, causes the portion 3l to be tightly gripped between the part 31 and the rim 26, causes the peripheral portion of the rim 26 to be tightly gripped and compressed between the flange 36 and the part 31 and causes the part 31 to clamp against and become embedded somewhat in the external wall of the body Ill. Further, the seaming or curling of the flange 36 results in the tight gripping or compression 'of the flanges 25, 29 and 34 between the body of the ring I1 and the internal surface of the body I0. Accordingly, the seam'ing or curling of the flange 36 operates to securely attach the several elements of the closure I2 to the body I8, it being understood that the attachment of the seal I6 to the body I0 serves to hold the removable cover element I4 in place on the ring I3;

Figs. 3 and 4 of the drawings illustrate a typical apparatus for forming or shaping the ring I3 and the seals I5 and I6 fo-r assembly on the body I0. It is to be understood that the forming apparatus illustrated in the drawings is merely typical and is not to be taken as limiting or restricting the invention. The apparatus illustrated includes a stationary die block 40 and a movable forming die 4I. The block 40 is attached to a suitable support 42 and has a cylindrical recess or socket 43 in its upper side. The 75 side wall of the socket 43 is stepped having two upwardly facing shoulders 44 and 45. The movable die 4| is shiftable downwardly into the socketl 43. An annular downwardly projecting ridge 46 is provided on the under side of the die 4|. The ridge 46 is positioned to pass downwardly within the shoulder 44 when the die 4| is moved downwardly and is spaced some distance inwardly from the socket wall or surface 41 extending downwardly from the shoulder 44. Either one or both of the die parts 40 and 4I is preferably heated by suitable means to facilitate the ready forming of the closure parts. Spaced vertical openings 48 are provided in the block 40 and the support 42 and rods 49 are shiftable in these openings. Openings 50 are preferably provided in the block 4I) and the die 4| to prevent the formation of a vacuum or reduced pressure during the forming process.

` In assembling and forming the closure I2 the assembly of the flat inner seal I5, the flat ring I3, the embossed cover element I4 and the upper at seal I6 are arranged upon one another in the order named in the socket 43, to rest on the shoulder 44, as shown in Fig. 3. The wall of the socket 43 operates to center the assembly in the' block 40. Following the arrangement of the closure assembly in the socket 43 the die 4| is moved downwardly and its ridge 46 contacts the assembly. Downward movement of the ridge 43 against the assembly causes the flange 32 of the outer seal to be drawn against the periphery of the element I4 and causes the flange 33 to be formed against the upper surface of the ring I3. Simultaneously with this shaping of the flanges 32 and 33 the ridge 46 moving downwardly in spaced relation to the surface 4,1 causes the seals I5 and I6 and the ring I3 to be drawn or shaped between the ridge 46 and the surface 41 to have their respective flanges 29, 34 and 25. The under surface of the die 4I moves downwardly against the assembly to clamp the peripheral portions of the seals I5 and I6 and the ring I3 against the shoulder 44 forming the flanges 30 and 35 and the rim 26. As one or both of the die parts 40 and 4| is heated this shaping of the closure parts is accomplished with a minimum of wrinkling and crinkling of the parts.

Following the shaping or forming of the closure parts the die 4| is moved upwardly and the rods 49 may be shifted upwardly to raise the assembly for ready removal. The flanged seam ring I'I is then placed on the formed assembly so that it seats between the anges 32 and 34 and its ange 36 bears on the ange 35. 'I'he assembly is then placed on the containenbody I0 as illustrated in Fig. 7 of the drawings and the ring I`| and the rim 26 are seamed or curled downwardly and inwardly toward the body wall, as described above. 'Ihis seaming or curling effects the tight securing of the closure assembly to the body I0, in the manner described above.

The container illustrated in Figs. 8 and 9 of the drawings comprises a body I 01, partitions 9|) in the body |01 dividing its interior into several compartments C, and a closure means |21 for the body |01.

The container body |01 may be similar to the above described body IU. The body |01 may be formed of paper, cardboard or other fibrousv materials and may be coated or treated to be impervious to the containers contents. The lower or bottom end of the body |01 is closed by a closure (not shown) which may be identical with the closure I I, described above.

The partitions 90 divide the interior of the body |01 into the several compartments C which may conta-in various products, the same product, or products of different color, avor, texture, etc. In the particular case illustrated there are three substantially radial partitions 90 dividing the interior of the container body |01 into three compartments C; It is to be understood that there may be as many partitions 90 as desired. The partitions 99 may be formed of cardboard, paper or other fibrous material treated or coated to be impervious to the contents of the container. In practice two of the partitions 90 may be formed of a single piece of material bent along a central line and the third partition may be arranged radially in the body |01 to engage against the iirst partition at said line. The partitions 90 are clamped between the two end closures of the body |01. 'I'he compartments C deiined by the partitions 90 may be equal in capacity and may extend throughout the length of the body |01.

The improved closure means |21 comprises, an inner closure part |31 seamed to the body |01. an inner seal |51 at the inner side of the part |31, a removable cover element |41 at the outer side of the part |31, and an outer seal |61 on the outer side of the cover element |41.

The closure part |31 extends across one end portion of the body |01 and may be a substantially flat disc-shaped element, as illustrated. The part |31 and the seals |31 and |61 are seamed to the body |01 by a seam |11 which may be identical with the above described seam embodying the ring In accordance with the invention the part 31 has access or discharge openings 9| communicating with the compartments C. The openings 9| are preferably in the peripheral portion of the part |31. 'I'here is preferably one opening 9| communicating with each compartment C. The openings 9| may be of any desired or suitable configuration. In the structure illustrated in the drawings the openings 9| are adapted to receive a teaspoon or the like and have curved outer walls 92 and straight inner walls 93. The openings 9| are shaped and proportioned so that a spoon may be passed through one of them to obtain material from one of the compartments C and the contents of the spoon may be leveled by engaging the mouth of the spoon against the straight wall 93 of the opening as the spoon is removed from the container. I'he closure part |31 may be treated or coated to be impervious to the contents of the container.

The inner seal |51 is provided at the inner side of the closure part |31 to seal the inner ends of the'openings 9| 'I'he inner seal |51 is frangible to be readily broken away at any one of the openings 9| or at all of the openings 9|. The inner seal I 51 may be formed of paper, transparent paper, Cellophane or the like. If the inner seal |51 is formed of a transparent material, the contents of the compartments C may be readily viewed through the openings 9|. The inner seal |51 is a substantially disc-shaped part and its peripheral portion is flanged and secured in the seam `||1, in the same manner .as the inner seal I5, described above. In the event that the compartments C are intended to contain a product or products to be used or withdrawn` at the same time, the inner seal |51 may be omitted.

The cover element |41 is removably arranged on the outer side of the closure part |31 and may be replaced after removal Ato close the openings 9|. The cover element |41 is a flat disc-shaped member of cardboard, paper or the like, fitted usl against the outer surface of the part |31. The cover element |41 may be solid or imperforate to close the vopenings 9| irrespective of its rotative position. In the form of the invention illustrated the cover element |41 is provided with openings 94 adapted to register with the openings 9|. The openings 94 may be of substantially the same shape and size as the openings 9|. The removable cover part |41 may carry printing, labels or decorative matter of any character. If

desired, the cover element |41 may be initiallyl positioned with itsopenings 94 in register with the openings 9| so that the contents of the compartments C may be viewed through the openings. After being removed from the container, the cover element |41 may be replaced in a position where its openings 94 are fully out of register with the openings 9|. When the cover element |41 is placed in this position it forms an eiective closure or cover for the several openings 9|. v

The outer seal |61 is similarto the seal i9 and operates to hold the removable cover element |41 in place and to provide a secondary or outer seal for the openings-9| and 94. The seal |61 is frangible to be readily broken away or pierces at the openings 94. The outer seal |61 may be formed of paper, transparent paper, cellophane or the like. In the event that the seals |51 and |61 are both formed of transparent material and the openings 9| and 94 are in register the contents of the compartment C may be readily viewed through the openings. The peripheral portion of the outer frangible seal |61 is flanged and secured in the seal |11 in the same manner as the above described seal I6. The outer seal |61 is drawn taut across the outer side of the element |41 to effectively hold it in place.

The container structure illustrated in Figs.` 8 and 9 of the drawings may be assembled and used in various manners. The closure means |21 may be first assembled and secured to the body |01 by the seam |11. The partitions 90 may then be arranged in the desired positions in the container body |01'. If desired, the compartment C may be lled at this time and the bottom closure (not shown) may be finally seamed to the body |01. In other instances it may be desired to partially seam the bottom closure to the body |01 to allow the packager to remove the bottom closure to fill the compartments C. Following the filling of the compartments C the said bottom closure may be nally seamed to the body |01. Thepartitions 90 are such that they are tightly engaged or clamped against by the closure |21 and the bottom closure so that the several compartments C are sealed one from the other.

'I'he compartments C of the container may contain the same product, or products of different characters, or may contain products of different shades, textures, etc. When the closure I2 is as sembled with the'openings 9| and 94 in registration and when the seals |51 and |61 are transparent, the contents ofthe compartments C may be easily viewed through the openings. To remove the contents from a compartment C the seals |61 and |51 are broken at the openings '94 and 9| communicating with the compartment. 'Ihe contents of the opened compartment C may be poured through the openings 90 and 9| or may be withdrawn through the openings by means of a spoon or the like. In theevent that the entire contents of the opened compartment C are not used immediately and it is desired to preserve the contents remaining therein, the outer seal |61 may be entirely broken away and the cover element ployed in connection with a container embodying y partitions 90 permits the inspection of the contents of the several compartments of the container without disturbing or breaking the seals and is such that the contents may be Withdrawn from any one of the compartments without disturbing the seals of the other compartments. The closure |21 is simple and compact and is capable of application to containers of various characters for containing various products.

Figs. 10 and 11 of the drawings illustrate a slightly modified form of closure |21. The body I0, the seal i6?, the ring |11 and the several flanges at the seam between the closure |21 and the body |01 may be identical with the corresponding elements of the previously described form of the invention. The structure illustrated in Figs. 10 and 1l of the drawings differs from that in Figs. 1 to 7, inclusive, in that the ring |32 has a downwardly projecting annular flange 10 at its opening 24a and the shoulder 28a of the embossed cover element |49 is of greater axial eX- tent to have extensive cooperation with the internal surface of the flange 10. This extensive engagement of the shoulder 28" with the internal surface of the flange 10 provides a more eiective seal and a rmer engagement between the ring |31 and the removable cover element |481.

A lifting tab may be provided on the removable cover element |41 it being understood that such a tab or its equivalent may be provided on the cover element I4 previously described. The tab 15 is intended to be lifted and engaged to facilitate the removal and handling of the element |41. The invention contemplates that the tab 15 may be varied in character. The tab 15 may be in the nature of a part secured to the element |41 by adhesive, an integral ap of thev element formed by making a curved or U-shaped partial cut 16 in it with a line of scoring 161 extending between the arms or ends of the cut, or the tab may be a separate part secured to the element |41 by a. metal clip. In the case illustrated the tab 15 is such that it normally lies flush with the upper surface of the cover element |43. The tab 15 may be lifted from lts outer end to pivot or hinge at the line 16% of scoring to be readily grasped whereby the element |41 may be lifted from the ring |33.

It is believed that the utility and practicability of the' container construction provided by the present invention will be readily apparent from the foregoing detailed description. Referring to the form of the invention illustrated in Figs. 1 to 7, inclusive, of the drawings, it will be noted that the container is sturdy and compact and embodies seams which are relatively small. The metal rings 2| and i1 strengthen and reinforce the seams and lend rigidity to the general con-V tainer structure. The closure l2 is novel in thatv it embodies the removable cover element I4 which is normally tted on the ring |3 to form a nested part of the closure and yet is readily removable to allow for the discharge or removal of the contents frofn the container I IJ. The shoulder 28 of the element I4 cooperates with the opening 24 to position the element on the ring I 3 and to removably hold the element I4 in place. The outer seal I6 also serves to hold the cover element I4 in position and forms an outer air-tight closure.

The container may be assembled and filled as described above, that is, the closure I2 may be assembled and finally seamed to the body I and the closure II may be partially seamed to the body so that it may be readily removed to permit the container to be filled through its lower end following which filling the closure II may be finally seamed to the body Ill. To open the container the outer frangible seal I6 is rst broken, giving access to the removable cover element I 4. In practice the outer seal I6 may be easily ruptured above the depressed central portion 9 of the element I4 and torn away making the element I4 easily engageable for removal. When the cover element I4 hasbeen lifted from the ring I3 the inner seal I is exposed and accessible through the opening 24. The inner seal I5 may be easily broken or ruptured to give access to the interior of the container or to allow the removal of its contents. It is Vto be noted that the vbreaking of the seals I5 and I6 does not loosen the seam securing the ring I3 to the body I0. The cover element I4 may be readily replaced where it rests onthe ring I3 and has its shoulder cooperating with the opening 24. This cooperation of the shoulder 28 with the opening 24 acts to removably hold the cover element I4 in its closed position. When the removable cover element is provided with the tab 'I5 it is easily-engaged and handled. The container construction of the present invention is particularly attractive Yand convenient and is adapted for embodiment in containers for holding various substances such as face powder, etc.

Having described only typical preferred forms and applications of my invention, I do not wish to be limited or restricted to the specic details herein set forth, but Wish to reserve to myself any variations or modifications that may appear to those skilled in the art or fall within the scope of the following claims.

Having described my invention, I claim:

1. In a container having a, tubular body, the combination of, a fibrous ring having a ange engaging over an end of the body, a. metal seam ring gripping the exterior of the body and en gaging about the ange to force it against the interior of the body, and an embossed cover element on the fibrous ring having a shoulder removably fitting the opening of the fibrous ring.

2. A container comprising, a body, a fibrous ring having a. ange wrapped over an end of the body, a metal seam ring gripping the exterior of the body and the ange to clamp the flange on the body, and a removable cover element seated on the fibrous ring and having an inwardly extending shoulder cooperating with the opening of the fibrous ring to removably hold the element in position.

3. A container comprising, a fibrous body, a brous ring having a flange fitting into the body and a rim on the flange extending over the end of the body to the exterior of the body, a metal seam Aring engaging about the rim and flange gripping the exterior of the body and holding the rim against the exterior of the body and the flange against the interior of the body to secure the rst named ring to the body, and a removable cover element seated on and closing the first mentioned ring.

4. A container comprising, a brous body, a fibrous ring having a flange extending over the end of the body to the exterior of the body, a metal seam ring engaging about the flange and gripping the exterior of the body to secure the first named ring to the body, and a removable fibrous cover element seated on the first named ring to close its opening and having an annular shoulder cooperating with said opening.

5. In a container having a fibrous body, the combination of, a brous ring in the body having 4a flange engaging over an end of the body, a removable cover element closing the ring, a frangible seal engaging over the outer side of the cover element, and a metal seam ring seaming the flange and the seal to the body.

6. In a ycontainer having a fibrous body, the combination of, a fibrous ring in the body having a flange engaging over an end 0f the body, a removable cover element closing the ring, a frangible seal engaging over the cover element and said flange, and a. flanged seam ring engaging over the flange to clamp the seal thereon and gripping the exterior of the body to secure the ring and seal to the body.

7. In a container having a fibrous body, the combination of, a fibrous ring in the body having a flange engaging over an end of the body, a removable cover element arranged on the ring to close the opening therein, a frangible fibrous seal covering the element and engaging over the flange, and a seam ring interposed between the periphery of the first named ring and the flange to hold the seal taut and having a.' flange engaging over the first named ange through the me` dium of the seal to clamp the seal thereon and gripping the outside of the body.

8. In a container having a body, the combina` tion of, a ring in the body having an inturned portion lying in a plane substantially transverse of the longitudinal axis of the container body in which the opening of the ring is formed, a removable cover resting inwardly against said portion and having a shoulder cooperating with the opening therein to hold the cover in position, a frangible seal engaging the outer side of the cover and holding the cover on the ring, and means securing the ring and seal tothe body.

9. In a container having a body, the combination of, a ring in the body, a removable cover on the ring having a shoulder cooperating with the opening therein to hold the cover in position, a frangible seal engaging the outer side of the cover and holding the cover on the ring, a frangible seal for the opening in the ring, and means securing the ring and the seals to the body.

l0. In a container having a body, the combination of, a ring in the body, a removable cover on the ring having a shoulder cooperating with the opening therein to hold the cover in position, a frangible seal engaging the outer side oi.' the cover and holding the cover on the ring, a frangible seal extending across the interior of 3the body at the inner side of the ring to seal the opening therein, and a single seam ring securing the first named ring and both of the seals to the body.

l1. In a container having a body, the combina-v tion of, a ring in the body having a flange exf tending about the adjacent end of the'body, a removable cover element'on the ring closing its opening and having a shoulder fitting said opening, an outer frangible seal on the outer side of the element engaging over said flange, a seam ring interposed between the periphery of the element and the ange to draw the outer seal between the same and hold it taut, and a iiange on the seam ring engaging about the first mentioned flange through the medium of the outer seal and having a part curled about the periphery of the rst mentioned fange and gripping the outer side of the body.

12. In a container having a body, the combination of, a ring in the body having a flange extending about the adjacent end of the body, a removable cover element on the ring closing its opening and having a shoulder fitting said opening, an

outer frangible seal on the outer side of the element engaging over said flange, an inner frangible seal extending across the interior of the body at the inner side of the element and ring and having portions held between the ange and the interior and the end surfaces of the body, a seam ring interposed between the periphery of the element and the flange to draw the outer seal between the same and hold it taut, and a fiange on the seam ring engaging about the first mentioned flange through the medium of the outer seal and having a part curled about the periphery of the rst mentioned ange and gripping the outer side of the body.

13. In a container having a body, the combination of, a ring in the body having a ange extending about the adjacent end of the body, a removable cover element on the ring closing its opening and having a. central depressed portion providing a shoulder fitting said opening, an outer frangible seal on the outer side of the element engaging over said ilange, a seam ring interposed between the periphery of the element and the flange to draw the outer seal between the same and hold it taut, and a ange on the seam. ringengaging about the rst mentioned flange through the medium of the outer seal and having a part curled about the periphery of the rst mentioned flange and gripping the outer side of the body.

14. In a container having a'brous body, the combination of, a brous ring in the body lying in a plane transverse of the longitudinal axis of -the body, a fibrous cover element on the ring, the

cover element having extensive engagement inwardly against the outer surface of the transverse ring and having an annular shoulder spaced from its periphery cooperating with the opening of the ring to provide a seal and to hold the element in position, a lifting tab on the element, and means securing the ring to the body.

15. In a container having a body, the combination of, a fibrous ring in the body, aninwardly projecting rim on the ring around its opening, a removable cover element on the ring having an annular shoulder cooperating with the rim to provide a seal and to holdthe element in position and a metal seam ring securing the brous ring to the body.

PAUL LINK. 

